Treatment Areas

Understand the problem before the procedure.

The procedure name comes later. Start with the condition, the goals, the alternatives, and the specialty team that should be involved.

Prostate artery embolization for selected men with urinary symptoms truly related to BPH.

Uterine fibroid embolization for selected patients with symptomatic fibroids.

Genicular artery embolization for selected chronic knee osteoarthritis pain after appropriate evaluation.

Y90, tumor embolization and image-guided ablation as part of multidisciplinary cancer care.

TIPS and other portal or variceal interventions in collaboration with hepatology/GI.

Leg swelling, heaviness or a prior DVT?

Understand blood clots, vein-valve problems and deeper blockages. Learn when to seek urgent help and when a venous consultation may be useful.

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